Dr. Tien Nguyen graduated from medical school with an MD from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, TX. During medical school, he had the privilege of completing a clinical research year in the Department of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco, where he learned to conduct clinical research to improve treatment options for inflammatory skin diseases. He then went on to complete his Internal Medicine Internship at California Pacific Medical Center and finished dermatology residency at the University of Colorado.

Since being in practice he has worked across various healthcare settings, from an academic center to private practices to multi-specialty groups. He stays active academically by reviewing for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, and Annals of Internal Medicine. His commitment to the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation has allowed him to participate in great projects and discussions that steer the future of healthcare for patients with HS.

Professional Associations Dr. Nguyen is an active member of several professional associations, including:

• American Academy of Dermatology (AAD)
• Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation (Impact Committee Member)
• Skin of Color Society Member
• Advancing Innovation in Dermatology

Innovation & Research Dr. Nguyen has an extensive background in innovation and research, significantly contributing to the fields of dermatology and dermatologic surgery. He is particularly renowned for his work on hidradenitis suppurativa, where he has made groundbreaking contributions in understanding the pathogenesis, epidemiology, and treatment of this debilitating condition. 

Selected Publications

• Nguyen TV, Daminani G, Orenstein LAV, Hamzavi I, Jemec G. Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Update on Epidemiology, Phenotypes, Diagnosis, Pathogenesis, Comorbidities and Quality of Life. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2020 May doi: 10.1111/jdv.16677
• Orenstein LAV, Nguyen TV, Damiani G, Sayed C, Jemec GBE, Hamzavi I. Medical and Surgical Management of Hidradenitis Suppurativa: A Review of International Treatment Guidelines and Implementation in General Dermatology Practice. Dermatology. 2020 May 14;1-20.
• Nguyen TV, Wu JJ, Lim HW, Koo JYM. Acute Exacerbation of Erythrodermic Psoriasis with Phototherapy: Pathophysiology and Results of a National Psoriasis Foundation Survey Regarding Photo-Management of Erythrodermic Skin. Journal of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis. Online 2016.
• Choudhry A, Hong J, Chong K, Jiang B, Hartman R, Chu E, Nelson K, Wei ML, Nguyen T. Patients’ Preferences for Biopsy Result Notification in an Era of Electronic Messaging Methods. JAMA Dermatol. 2015 May;151(5):513-21.6.
• Nguyen TV, Cowen EW, Leslie KS. Autoinflammation: From Monogenic Syndromes to Common Skin Diseases. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013 May;68(5):834-53.

Editorial Review Boards

• Reviewer for the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD)
• Reviewer for the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology andVenereology (JEADV)
• Reviewer for Annals of Internal Medicine (the journal of the American College ofPhysicians)